Bali In My Brain
18 September 2008
I will now share my knowledge and potentially erroneous information about Bali, Indonesia:
- My principal mode of transportation, motor bike, will significantly increase my chances of bodily harm and death
- The start of the rainy season is October, which neatly coincides with my start date
- Bali has world-class banana pancakes
This is all important because I am going to be volunteering for Kiva’s field partner in Bali, the DINARI Foundation. I will be doing my best to interview borrowers, help DINARI comply with Kiva’s procedures and assist DINARI in their microfinance work. I hope that my existing knowledge will prepare me for the challenges ahead. Any additional and accurate information would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lander Burr
Check out the new loans for my microfinance institution (there may not be any currently): http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&partner_id=82&status=fundRaising&sortBy=New+to+Old&_tpg=fb
Entry Filed under: Dian Bhuana Lestari Foundation (Dinari), East Asia & the Pacific (EAP), Indonesia, KF6 (Kiva Fellows 6th Class). Tags: Lander Burr.
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1. Jan & John, KivaFriends | 19 September 2008 at 19:57
Our best wishes go with you – be well – and know that every word you write or photo you post will be anticipated in advance and appreciated immensely by those of us rooting for you and your team.
2. Lander | 29 September 2008 at 02:19
Dear Jan & John,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I look forward to updating you on my endeavors and adventures.
Sincerely,
Lander
3. Hendra | 30 September 2008 at 14:35
Dear Lander,
I am sure you’ll enjoy your time in Bali. I am from Jakarta, and I, like my fellow Indonesians, will be grateful for every chances I have to visit Bali. It’s so lovely: the place, the very nice people.
Yes motorbike will be very practical, you’ll like it. Don’t worry, Balinese are polite on the streets.
For foods, Balinese have good ones: porks, ducks, many others (look for rice mixed with chicken and other things, I think they call it ‘nasi bogana’, I forget).
And mostly you can enjoy, in your spare time, is the beauty of the temples and the beaches (Kuta is the crowded all-in-one place, but you can find many more to match with your preferences).
Have a great time in Bali, looking forward to reading your posts.
Cheers,
Hendra
4. lburr | 8 October 2008 at 06:22
Dear Hendra,
Thank you for your thoughtful response. I have just arrived in Bali and am excited to get out of Kuta Beach and explore the island. And hopefully learn how to drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Sincerely,
Lander